ABOUT
Born and raised in San Francisco, California
Career Field:
Human Resources, Entrepreneur, Author, Creative Crafter, Inspirational Speaker, Teacher/Educator, Life Coach, and California State Notary Public / Loan Signing Agent
Family Role:
Wife, Eldest to 3 younger siblings, Mother of 5 (Richard, Reinard, Reese, Reinika, and Rikki), Grandmother of 3 beautiful grand-daughters (My, Liyah, My,Lahni and Aubrey), and 1 handsome grandson (Romeo).
Education:
St. Paul of the Shipwreck, Immaculate Conception Academy, SF City College, University Phoenix
Birth month:
February
Favorite Musician(s):
Prince, BB King, and Sheila E.
Favorite Singer(s):
Minnie Riperton, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, Fred Hammond, Anita Baker, and Kem
Favorite Instrument:
Saxophone
Interest:
Fast Cars, Music, Crafting, and People
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Spiritual Credentials
Member of Evergreen Baptist Church since the 70’s, President of the Usher Board since 2010, Deaconess since 2014, Previous Finance Clerk (13 yrs), Young Adult Sunday School Teacher (5 yrs), Sunday School teacher since2006, Inspirational Leader (4yrs), and Previous Member/Assistant Teacher of the Deaconess Auxiliary Board at the St. John District Congress of Christian Education (2018-2021).
Secular Credentials
Member of the Human Resources community for over 29 years, PHR certified (2003), Associates Degree in Communications (2010), Bachelors Degree in Management (2014), and Master’s Degree in Adult Education (2016). Certified Life Coach (2021). CA Notary Public (2021).
Business
Retiree from City and County of San Francisco as an HR Analyst (14 yrs of service). Owner of Jaaz Creative Designs featuring handcrafted jewelry and greeting cards (2015 - Current). Author of Jaaz Nspirations offering consistent positive affirmations via technology (2016 - Current). Author of the following: Impacting Lives and Making a Difference (2018); My Prayers Have the Power to Make a Difference (2019); Rejuvenation of Mind, Body, and Soul for Teens (2021); On Sunday Morning, and The Journey to Self-Care (2022). Co-Founder of Inspired Faith Productions (2018 - Current). Founder and Executive Director of JN Outreach Foundation, Inc. [501c3] (2018 - Current). Host of Jaaz Nspiration Cafe Podcast (2021 - Current). Certified Life Coach (2021 - Current). CA Notary Public & Signing Agent/ Owner of JN Notary & Professional Services (2021 - Current).
Personal
Has deep love for people and spends a great deal of time conversing with people (known an unknown) in the hopes of inspiring them to be the best they can be, encouraging them, extending love, and helping them find their way through challenging situations. To all those she encounters she provides practical solutions, provides strength via prayer, confidentially listens, extends hugs, and shares God’s never ending love and care.